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Partitioning Puzzle--Wish to move logical root data to sda1

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SweetAction22:
gold finger,
i should have mentioned this in my beginning post. The pic was taken later. i was using the liveCD, i was able to decrease the sda5 from the right side; however, it didn't let me slide/increase the extended partition to the left into the unallocated spot.
I would rather do this than to reinstall LL.  If you know what im doing wrong, let me know.

gold_finger:
SweetAction22,

Looking at your screenshot, your original problem with not being able to change things is because you can't manipulate partitions that are currently mounted.  The picture shows those lock icons next to your Linux partitions, so I'm guessing you were doing this while logged into the system.

You need to boot computer with a live DVD and run GParted from there.  Right-click the Swap partition, choose "Swapoff", then you'll be able to do whatever you want with the partitions.  You should be able to extend the boundary of the extended partition (/dev/sda2) all the way to the left first; then do same for the root partition within it (/dev/sda5).

Make sure you've got important stuff backed up off the disk first, just in case something goes wrong.

SweetAction22:
Thanks N4RPS,
this was my plan B, its actually alot easier than i thought; I was just hoping there was an easier way to partition my current drive as you just stated there is but that i shouldn't try it.  Luckily, i have a spare hd which I am currently on to test that the backup works well (however, this hd is half the size as my original one, so i'll have to switch back)
Thanks again

N4RPS:
Hello!

You can probably do what you want to do, but doing so may cause you unexpected problems and make your installation. It's like playing with fire.

To pull it off would take so much manipulation that reinstalling LL, using your desired partitioning structure, would be easier and faster...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

Jerry:
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